uniqueness and acceptance
Four digital paintings for art prints – Dan Beck 1999 – 2005
Since I can, I thought I would write about a subject which has been on my mind. It has to do with following one’s creative path and the balance with being received.
When is unique too unique? Is there such a thing?
The truth is most people like what they are familiar with – people seek out bands which play all songs they know.
Art in a geographic area typically looks a lot like other art in the area – is it because that is what sells? Or is it communal influence. And after all, we expect beach paintings at the beach…
None of us lives in a vacuum – creativity is always influenced – but sometimes I wonder whether we have evolved enough to not starve Van Gogh.
See Also
- National Gallery of Art – Van Gogh’s Van Goghs: Exhibition Brochure
Sounds definative – not the starving artist – so much for that example - Van Gogh Art Prints
another source saying the same – not accepted widely but not starving - Salinas Valley 1
gallery page of second piece above – click to enlarge – art print availability top right “buy” logo
Tags: Art, creativity, mountains, painting, prints, Salinas Valley
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